we never change the bios version that is shipped unless there's a very good reason for doing so (like adding features we need or fixing an issue that can only be fixed via bios upgrade)
we do however make changes in the bios (dell/lenovo) using their bios tools (cctk/smbios/smbus) but it would be nice if these tools from lenovo were supported better... On Sat, Oct 5, 2013 at 3:11 PM, Kim Oppalfens <[email protected]> wrote: > Bios to me is like drivers, done during staging. > Outside staging I'd only do if there is a real need or tangible benefit. > > Bios and drivers are the main influencers of blue screens, I need a very > good reason to run that risk. > > Sent from my Windows Phone > ------------------------------ > From: Brandon Linton <[email protected]> > Sent: 4/10/2013 19:50 > > To: [email protected] > Subject: RE: [mssms] RE: Updating BIOS > > That depends on the customer. A lot of customers prefer to only do it > during the imaging process. I am fine with that but if you can be thorough > enough to test and are capable of supporting your users I would > pro-actively keep the bios up to date on all systems. > > > > Thanks, > > Brandon > > > > *From:* [email protected] [mailto: > [email protected]] *On Behalf Of *SCOTT Nick D > *Sent:* Friday, October 4, 2013 1:41 PM > *To:* [email protected] > *Subject:* RE: [mssms] RE: Updating BIOS > > > > Do you only update them when they’re reimaged? > > > > Nick > > > > *From:* [email protected] [ > mailto:[email protected] <[email protected]>] *On > Behalf Of *Arif Usman > *Sent:* Friday, October 04, 2013 9:04 AM > *To:* [email protected] > *Subject:* Re: [mssms] RE: Updating BIOS > > > > agree with Brandon > > > Arif Usman > > > > On Fri, Oct 4, 2013 at 10:34 AM, Brandon Linton <[email protected]> > wrote: > > I always update them as part of the task sequence. > > > > *Thanks,* > > *Brandon A. Linton* | [email protected] | Work 484.323.7205 | Mobile > 610.883.2453 > > > > > > > > *From:* [email protected] [mailto: > [email protected]] *On Behalf Of *SCOTT Nick D > *Sent:* Friday, October 4, 2013 11:29 AM > *To:* [email protected] > *Subject:* [mssms] Updating BIOS > > > > What’s everyone’s opinion on updating the BIOS on your agencies computers? > Is it something you actively do or do you just leave them alone once they > go out the door? > > > > *Nick Scott > *City of Eugene > ISD Desktop Team > (541) 682-8171 > > > > > > > > > > > > > > >
